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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1983
Page
11
The note outlines NCAA playoff intrigue migrating to four regional venues with page references. It mentions Kansas farmers potentially idling 60 million acres under new federal programs, and references legislative highlights across pages 3, 4, and 7.
Kansas lawmakers confront rising pressure for deeper budget cuts and a possible general tax increase after state tax collections fall short by about 46 million for 1983. Consensus estimates project 1983 receipts at 1.26 billion and 1984 at 1.38 billion, with total revenues down 86 million from fall projections.
The Kansas Supreme Court heard an appeal from 10 probationary Ottawa teachers not rehired for 1982-83, contending a reduction in force violated their contract. The district argues non tenured teachers fell outside the policy, and the case remains under advisement with a ruling targeted for April 29.
Congress sent President Reagan a landmark Social Security package 243-102 in the House and 58-14 in the Senate, aiming solvency into the next century. The plan raises payroll taxes, delays the COLA, taxes benefits for affluent retirees, and increases the retirement age to 67. The measure follows a National Commission blueprint and includes a 10-day Easter recess for lawmakers.
An ABC news film crew spent Thursday in Franklin County interviewing dairymen and other farmers about federal farm programs and effectiveness. The crew, led by Roger Peterson and Reed Jackson, spoke with Harlan Page Tom Weigand Melvin Jamison Wes Jamison Delbert Jamison and Adrian Derousseau as Bob Bozworth noted dairy farming and supports as the focus.
In Topeka the Kansas House did not move to concur with Senate amendments on the school funding bill. Speaker Mike Hayden cited lack of support for tightening local budget limits beyond the conference committee compromise. The Senate would consider the plan allowing districts to raise budgets by 2 or 5 percent next year, depending on current spending, with the governor threatening a veto if the bill passes.
Kansas State Bank unveiled a $500,000 loan package at 11 percent for four years to spur Ottawa’s economy. A $100 credit report fee and 2 percent closing costs apply, with a maximum loan of $75,000 and 20 percent down. Priority given to new city homes with quality indicated by lenders and real estate staff.
The Ottawa Board of Education schedules a noon Tuesday special meeting to consider adding a seventh study period at Ottawa High School. Principal John Kimbrel will present on new course options and graduation requirements. Superintendent Roger Nelson says board action is possible. Meeting at 420 S. Main.
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